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Copper Commemorative Relief Of The Black Madonna Of Częstochowa - A copper relief carving depicting the Black Madonna of Częstochowa, modelled after the traditional iconographic representation. The central figure of the Virgin Mary is shown in a frontal pose, featuring the characteristic facial scars on the right cheek, while holding the Christ Child shown in profile. Both figures are adorned with ornate, highly decorative crowns and robes featuring intricate incised patterns and floral motifs. The upper-left corner features an incised inscription reading 600-cie, and the work is further accented with surrounding figures of angels and religious symbols. The relief is set within a dark wood frame with a gold inner slip. The reverse is backed with corrugated cardboard and bears a white adhesive label at the top reading Metaloplastyka ANDRZEJ PIETRZYŃSKI Wyki 28 92-703 Nowosolna. Below this label are handwritten pencil notations including the date 1982. Height: 21 inches Width: 16.5 inches.